Tiny bacteria, big impact: could vaginal microbes determine surgical success?

NCT ID NCT02890498

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether the types of bacteria living in the vagina influence how well women recover after surgery for pelvic organ prolapse using a vaginal mesh. Researchers will analyze stored samples from 41 women who had this surgery, comparing those who had complications with those who did not. The goal is to see if certain bacterial patterns are linked to better or worse outcomes, which could one day help personalize surgical care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this research could help doctors predict and prevent complications from vaginal mesh surgery, improving outcomes for women with pelvic organ prolapse.

What could go wrong

This is a small, retrospective analysis, so findings may not apply to all patients. It only looks at bacteria, not other factors that might influence recovery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pelvic organ prolapse

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Nîmes

    Nîmes, 30029, France